the lastsplash

It is something similar to Friendster, yet it is not Friendster. I guess one similarity is that both of them are social networking website. However, Facebook has much more to offer. If you are thinking its another Hi5 or mySpace, not quite. It has clean user interface and is highly configurable with many 3rd applications add-ons for your profile. And these applications are really creative ways for you to interact with your friends on the site, besides usual viewing of personal information, photos, etc. I was one of the reluctant folks who refused to sign up, till I met a long lost friend who asked if I have an account on Facebook. Curiosity got the better of me and now I am having lotsa fun. =) The thing I like most about Facebook is the photo application. There is this need Java applet with thumbnails that let you upload your photos by folder. You can further select photos you want in the folder itself. But you can only upload at most 60 photos in an album, at a time, which will tak...

Often I find myself in the situation that I need to explain myself. Example, for things I do wrong or when I am at the wrong end of unfair judgments and comments. Basically I have a strong sense to articulate and defend myself. I would say it stems from my character. I dislike being misunderstood, undermined or accused. It can be in the form of email, SMS, IM, face to face, or whatever means it takes. I bet many of my friends are tired of my lengthy explanations. =p Okay don't tell me. I know lah ... Sometimes it is good to do so. In the process, I inject some humour along the way, defuse any unhappiness, let both parties understand each other better. Sometimes it is not so good. Especially if it is perceived as a small matter by others. I may come across to the other party as too strong, or even petty. The fact is most people are not perfect communicators. We say things we don't mean it. We do things others don't comprehend. It may just make better sense to let it rest tha...

or moodswings? bread crumbs... Grrr... "...behind by 44 points! " Hahaha... "Impressed? So proud of me?" Heeee... "You are welcome!" Hmmmm... "I am individualistic and I think I am important..." Mmmmm... "You are not just anyone, but an idiot?" Sigh.... "No Bak Zang for me tomorrow..."

I was inspired by my friend (the one who constantly remind me to shut down my machines after office hours) to do my part for the environment, and start recycling. She told me that on NEA website there is a Recycle Map which lists out the recycle bins such as this (picture from NEA website) around the island. So all I have to do was to find out which is nearest to my house, start dividing my waste into paper, drink cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles, then dispose them accordingly. Although it is an extra step, I think it should be worthwhile. A quick run through the list, I realised there is only one recycle bin in the whole of my neighbourhood! Other neighbourhoods have plenty. Perhaps this may be a reason which deters people from recycling. Tho' they are making some effort to encourage people to recycle, they ain't facilitating it all the way. This inconvenience is actually deterring people from bring their waste to recycle. While I was in Goteborg recently, not only th...

I couldn't believe it. With my back facing incoming traffic, I raised my hand to point across the road and accidentally flagged down a cab. I never imagine I would be so unwilling to flag down a cab. Down the road there were many people waiting for cab, and I was supposed to be walking to another road to avoid the crowd. So the dilemma was either to piss off the driver or the rest waiting for cab. Of cuz I would have to choose piss off the rest. Either case somebody would be pissed by me, might as well choose the option which I would benefit more. Anyway I do feel bad, but I am really innocent and it is totally against my principles to cut queue, so please forgive me. =p FYI, the driver was quite rude and reckless. I guess that is karma. =)

BMA modules cost an additional $600, does taking IE modules entitle us to some refund? So much for promising a balanced Business and Engineering course to justify for the higher course fee. I know some folks are trying hard to resolve these problems. But once again, the course prescribed modules are over subscribed. De javu ?

It is always easier to feature the elites, the outstanding, the winners, the scholars, the medalists, the success stories, and the minority, than those of many others, who too, walked through the gates, and graduated with their heads held high as well. If these are considered as sweet dreams, what about yours and mine? @NTU July 2007, Issue 66.

Country: Sweden Time: 24 Jul 2007 - 27 Jul 2007 and 06 Aug 2007 - 08 Aug 2007 Places visited: Konstmuseet (Museum of Art), Röhsska Museet (Swedish Design Museum), Trädgårdsföreningen (Horticulture Gardens), Paddan Boat Tour (along canal and to harbour), Göteborgs Stadsmuseum , Vasa Church, Christinae Church, Styrsö, Central Station, Nordstan. It was nothing like summer. A slight drizzle greeted us at Göteborg Landvetter Airport . We had our first taste of the expensive transport in Europe. The short 15 min drive from the airport to my girlfriend's apartment near Avenyn cost us 500 SEK (about S$113). Our cab whizzed past the trucks on the highway at around 130km/hr. I thought I saw the the speed limit sign said 80. Hmmm . Well the conclusion is that when in Europe, try not to take cab unless it is absolutely necessary, eg. in our case when we need to get to airport. In most cities, there are train or metro stations at the airports. We had our first meals in a Japanese restaura...